The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-09
SENATOR C0LQUIfr.
The Gallant Champion or Tariff Re.
form VIII Fight for the Faith,
He Accepts the Challenge Of His OPP
roncnts, with the Georgia Yeo-
many TO Back Him.

He Accepts the Challenge Of His OPP
| roncnts, with the Georgia Yeo-
many 10 Back Him.
ATLANTA Special TO the CouriorJuurnal
The correspondent found Senator
Alfred II. Colquitt in the rooms of
United States Judge Newman this
morning. The Senator had around
him District Judge Newman. District
Attorney Ben Hill, son of the late
Senator Hill, United States Marshal
helms. and Postmaster Renfroe, of
Atlanta, certainly strong surround
Ing for man who has been put on
notice that lie Is serving his last term
in the Senate. Other distinguished
gentlemen were continually dropping
in from the State Capitol across tho
way, holding the whispered consulta-
tons so indicative of coming con.
test in which phrtisans find II neces-
| sary 10 interchange views and set
traps for the enemy. The Senator
sat in a red plush.covered chair, and
as be Apoko Bis eyes sparkled and he
ran his fingers through his iron-grav
locks. leaving exposed to full view
his massive forehead.
"You seem to have some opposi-
ton for reelection" he was queried.
/ had not heard of any oppo,i-
tion." said he. "until the appearance
of the recent article in an Atlanta
paper. That article said; Senator.
Colqu.tt Is, il Is understood. opposed
TO repeal of the internal revenue
laws, and this, in our opinion. will
be the milestone about his neck. He
was very much opposed TO the ;ariil
plank In the platform adopted ut
Chicago, and also 10 Cleveland's ad-
minlstration, lie is now an ardent
supporter Of both, but still thinks the
internal revenue law should not be
repealed. Ii will take strong man
to make Georgia swallow that law. '"
Continued the senator Even
that article does not disclose doyel.
opcd opposition, but is simply an
effort on the part OF one paper TO in
cite the issue and flush candidates.
IL is u call for some one who is will
ing To enter the list.n
"Whnt Is the reason OF this oppo-
silioh toyour reelection
"As the article itself states. Il
grows out Of
MY POSITION uS TAufE REFORM
My view Is that the reduction OF the
revenue should be made by reducing |
the tax on all articles of necessity
and general consumption. IN prefer.
ence to n reduction made by making
whisky iroe. The farmers, who
comprise the great backbone of the
country, should not he asked TO pay
tribute 10 the business ventures of
Others. Only two agricultural pro-
ducts. sugar and rice. receive any |
benefit, leaving the great cotton.
wheat aud corn products 10 take
care OF themselves and pay tribute to
n few manufacturers ! Am satisfied
10 meet such an issue before the PEG.
pie Of Georgia Georgians do not
favor o tariff for protection, | am
sure. When the issue Is made be-
tween free whisky" aud the lScna-
tor stood up TO give emphasis 10 his
words, land taxed necessities. there
will be- no doubt Of their decision.
ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE FULLY,
and will appear before the people on
H. The Democrats OF Georgia, rs
well as the Democracy Of the Union.
are In favor of tightening the burdens
Of the poor and are opposed 20 all |
class legislation favoring special In.
tcrcsts and monopolIos. ~
DO you regard the present move
ment ~ menace TO force YOU into
a change OF position. before other nc-
ton is decided nponT'
IL can hardly think so, for no
soundcr doctrine on federal taxation
can be reproduced from any journal
in the Union. than the columns Of
the paper attacking me. Of but few
ago, can furnish. II would
bc hard 10 see the master punish the
disc pies for their docility and acqui-
cscence. No; | cannot see either
reason or justice in amy war upon
me. accept fully the tariil' plank
in The last national platform. re-.
gard Il rs being both tight and ten
able. but am opposed TO
BEGINNING ~ TnE wRoSG TNp or
nIr QUESTION,
taking the tax of whisky. which the
farmer can do without. aud leaving
i IN all IT. force upon every nccessi-
~ ~ his wife and children
Senator. what do Won think of
The probability Of tariff reform this
Il regard the prospect ~ being
yer, favorable for soma decisive leg.
slntOn. We are marching toward
reform under the lead Of our Demo.
cratic President. and ! see no reason
Tor turning back. nor do see any
power but u hostile Senate that can
stop u.s.
Then you will tight for your seat
On the square issue OF tariff REFORM"
81 will. and have no doubt Of the
verdict"
In further conversation on other
points the fact that the Prohibition.
BITS Of the north desired 10 njoct that
ssue into national politics. senator
Iol1uitt said:
81 am not political Prohibition
st. IL j a local and q police quo,-
lion. and should not enter into party
politics"
This statement Is of some impor-
lance, In view Of the fact that senator
iolqnilt has been mentioned ~ tie
possible nominee of the Prohibition.
sls for Vice President.
AGITATION GROWS ISrENsT.
Meanwhile tho agitation through
but the State grows intensely Tho
Daily Gazette today calls for the np-
peuranpo Of MIR gariist. NJ a., St.,.